The Proceedings of the International Numismatic Congress Glasgow 2009
The Proceedings of the International Numismatic Congress Glasgow 2009 have been published in two impressive volumes. They indicate at what point research currently is and what the thematic priorities are. Ursula Kampmann gives a short overview.
Basel Museum to explore fascination of knights and castles
‘Real Castles – Imaginary Knights?’ at Basel’s Museum of History / Barfüsser Church is to run until June 29, 2014 and explores the unbroken fascination that knights and castles still hold for us today and uncovers the origins of many of our clichéd notions of chivalry.
Japanese shop accepts sticky note money
A grocery clerk apparently forgot that the banknote with the highest denomination has two zeros less when he accepted a one-million-yen note (nearly $10,000). He accepted this sticky money with a blank reverse.
Is this the end of the European Central Mint?
The private European Central Mint became famous for its deal with the former Dutch colony Suriname of supplying them with bullion coins. Now the owners have been arrested and the company seems to be about to fold.
The Royal Mint reveals coin designs for 2014
The Royal Mint has revealed its coin designs for 2014, and featuring themes as diverse as sport, maritime heritage, royal history, and the start of a major military story, it is likely to be another landmark year for this 1,000 year-old organisation in its celebration of British heritage.
Caprices of fashion – an actress as advertising pillar for numismatics
On the occasion of the eight Rome Film Festival Scarlett Johansson wore a dress that should win her an Academy Award of numismatics. She presented Sicily’s coinage in a completely different light.
Halloween murder suspect arrested
Since Halloween police has been searching the man suspected of having killed and robbed 81-year-old coin dealer Rogerdell Gibson in the US town of Albemarle. On Wednesday, 20.11.2013, the man was eventually arrested.
New American Gold and Platinum Eagles book
Whitman Publishing announces the release of A Guide to the U.S. Bullion Coin Programs, by Edmund C. Moy, retired director of the United States Mint. The 224-page hardcover book has been available since November 26, 2013.
The Stanley Gibbons Group Acquires Noble Investments
British rare stamp and collectibles merchant, The Stanley Gibbons Group plc, has successfully completed its acquisition of Noble Investments (UK) PLC which comprises also London-based auction house Baldwin’s.
Special edition celebrates 25 years Canadian silver maple leaf bullion coin
After 25 years as a leading choice of precious metal investors world-wide, the Royal Canadian Mint’s 1 oz. 99.99% pure Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin is being commemorated with a special edition bullion coin to celebrate its quarter century of success.